I can think of many reasons—390 to be exact—as to why payday loans hurt communities. Payday loans are high-cost, short...
PROGRAMS
To support our diverse membership, CEDAM runs multiple programs including Michigan Communities for Financial Empowerment (MCFE), Michigan Rural Council (MRC), Michigan Economic Impact Coalition (MEIC) as well as two AmeriCorps programs.
TRAININGS
CEDAM offers a variety of signature training events customized to fit the needs of the community economic development industry. Trainings include webinars, Real Estate Development Boot Camp, high-quality conferences, poverty simulations and more!
POLICY
CEDAM focuses its policy agenda by its guiding mission to develop vibrant communities, economic opportunity and housing security through state and federal partnership, advocacy and member education. Join the Policy Committee!
RESOURCES
CEDAM provides its members with a broad set of resources such as technical assistance, funding updates, video and webinar trainings, press distribution lists and more!
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Community Economic Development Association of Michigan
CEDAM is a statewide trade association for community economic development. We support our diverse membership to create vibrant neighborhoods, economic opportunity, healthy communities and housing security through technical assistance, capacity building, training and policy advocacy.
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Member Projects
Housing Resources, Inc.: Rickman House Outdoor Park
Housing Resources, Inc. successfully created greenspace and an outdoor park adjacent to the Rickman House in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo.
Press Releases
CEDAM’s 2018-19 Executive Committee Board Members Announced
Lansing, MI – The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) is pleased to announce its 2018-19 executive committee board...
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